Kristian Nairn's character on "Game of Thrones" only says the one word — his character's name.

"Hodor."

Said in different inflections you know exactly what he means. The gentle giant who knows how to bring the pain is bringing the music to Shreveport.

"Rave of Thrones" featuring DJ Kristian Nairn will be at 9 p.m. Feb. 16 at Phoenix Underground in downtown Shreveport.

When not acting in the hit HBO series, Nairn, from Northern Ireland, is an internationally touring DJ and electronic music producer.

Nairn began his career as a musician and DJ, but it is his latest career in acting that has made him beloved by the world. His role as Hodor has allowed Nairn to introduce his passion for music to his new fans.

"Since the world found out that I DJ as well, it literally blows my mind how shocked people are about it!" Nairn said in an email. "It's no big deal. I mean, everyone of us has more than one string to their bow, and I'm MUCH more shocked and impressed by other peoples skills and talents."

His current tour, Rave of Thrones, is a themed after the television show. The audience is encouraged to dress accordingly.

"I know people will dress to the show as their favorite characters," Phoenix Underground manager Tim Huck said. "Some staff will be dressed as characters."

The event will be unlike the usual hip hop and Top 40 music shows at Phoenix Underground, Huck said.

"Phoenix Underground always has the best parties, but this will not be a normal Underground night," he said. "The music will be geared toward the Rave of Thrones show."

Nairn will spin original remixes of electronic music, with local DJs Nanolog, Ryan Viser and Justin Mooty also gracing the stage with sets.

Nairn said he loves involving powerful, repetitious bass-lines with a great melody and an occasional strong vocal to his music.

"I think DJing for me was a great way to communicate with large groups of people," Nairn said. "There is a very special feeling when a crowd 'gets' what you are playing and seems to be going along with the vibe you are trying to create! Its a great job."

Huck said he expects a large local support with a large percentage of people attending from out of the area, and having an event at the high caliber of Rave of Thrones at Phoenix Underground may be beneficial to Shreveport.

It's helping the city receive attention, he said. Others booking agents who are considering bringing shows to Phoenix Underground are waiting to make a decision based on the audience turn out and success of Rave of Thrones. Huck said the show's booking agents contacted Phoenix Underground about bringing the show to Shreveport.

"We've brought in quite a bit of national shows and local. We get a lot of recognition for the quality of DJs we have," Huck said. "Shreveport is on their radar."

Those who want to come to see "Hodor" live, but aren't a fan of electronic music are encouraged to come out anyway.

"Fans of the show will still enjoy," Huck said. "It's more progressive music like what you'll hear on the radio."

Although Game of Thrones doesn't have a soundtrack of house music, Nairn said connecting the two has created a special atmosphere at the shows.

"Over the years, in my experience at least, dance music events have lost something," Nairn said. "It used to more about different types of people from different walks of life coming together at the weekend or a show, and being together as one. Having GoT as a common like for some and house music for others in the crowd has led to a very special atmosphere at the majority of the shows. Rave of Thrones has given me some of the best nights of my life, and I'm eternally grateful for that."

Before GoT, Nairn tried breaking into acting several years ago by auditioning for the movie "Hot Fuzz." He didn't get the part, but there was a silver lining.

"I didn't get the part as it was, but as fate would have it," Nairn said. "It was the same casting director for GoT, and I literally got a callback years later for the part of 'Hodor!' Kinda proves the old adage that there is no such thing as a bad audition. ... I LOVE Hodor. He is a joy to play. A person of pure emotion and innocence. I think we all could use a little more Hodor in the world."

As for the future of Winterfell, Hodor's home castle, Nairn is staying tight-lipped. He recalls the high emotion of being on set filming the last scene of last season's clifhanger that left Hodor and Bran Stark, a child with paralyzed legs and mystical powers, underneath an ancient tree at a crux in their quest.

"It's a strange feeling, finishing up," Nairn said in his email. "I remember getting tearful as I headed to my trailer for the last time that year. We all invest a lot in that show … from the Producers to the Runners. And as to when I return, lets just wait and find out."

Nairn's future is clearer as he continues recording and making music distribution plans. Also, look for Nairn acting in upcoming films, including "The Four Warriors."

"Can't believe how fast the Diary is filling up already!" Nairn said "I'm a lucky boy."